Associations to the word «Overreach»
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Wiktionary
OVERREACH, noun. The act of striking the heel of the fore foot with the toe of the hind foot; -- said of horses.
OVERREACH, noun. The act of extending or reaching too far, overextension.
OVERREACH, verb. To reach above or beyond in any direction.
OVERREACH, verb. To deceive, or get the better of, by artifice or cunning; to outwit; to cheat.
OVERREACH, verb. To reach too far
OVERREACH, verb. (of horses) To strike the toe of the hind foot against the heel or shoe of the forefoot.
OVERREACH, verb. (nautical) To sail on one tack farther than is necessary.
Dictionary definition
OVERREACH, verb. Fail by aiming too high or trying too hard.
OVERREACH, verb. Beat through cleverness and wit; "I beat the traffic"; "She outfoxed her competitors".
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